Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum

Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum The museum was dedicated on February 24, 1984. The Banneker-Douglass Museum celebrated its 25th Anniversary on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.
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The Banneker-Douglass Museum, named for Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, is dedicated to preserving Maryland's African American heritage and serves as the state's official repository of African American material culture. The original museum was housed within the former Mount Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church in the heart of historic Annapolis. The Victorian-Gothic structure was in

cluded in the Annapolis Historic District in 1971 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The recently completed BDM addition is a four-story addition which uses the nineteenth-century brick of the church's north facade as its interior lobby wall.

🔊Closure Notice for Labor Day 2026 The museum will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, September 5th, in observance of the La...
09/04/2026

🔊Closure Notice for Labor Day 2026

The museum will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, September 5th, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Administrative offices will also be closed on Monday, September 7th.

We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th with regular hours. We wish you a safe and restful holiday.

✨ Bring the museum into your classroom!On September 12, educators, families, and lifelong learners are invited to an aft...
09/03/2026

✨ Bring the museum into your classroom!

On September 12, educators, families, and lifelong learners are invited to an afternoon of learning, creativity, and storytelling at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum for "Gallery to Classroom: VTS Workshop & Author Talk with Marley Dias & Family."

Start with Gallery to Classroom: VTS Workshop, a professional development experience exploring how Visual Thinking Strategies can transform the museum gallery into an interactive learning environment. Led by museum Director of Programs Sabriyah Hassan-Ismail and Annapolis High School educator Tinesha McNeill, the workshop will explore ways to strengthen observation, critical thinking, and communication skills across the curriculum.

Then, join Marley Dias, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias, and Scott Dias for "A Dream Come True: An Afternoon with Marley Dias & Family," a special conversation celebrating family, literacy, legacy, and Black history through their new picture book, I Am the Dream Come True, presented by Baltimore Read Aloud.

Whether you're an educator preparing for a new school year or a lifelong learner who loves a powerful story, this is an afternoon you won't want to miss.

Register today: https://bit.ly/BDTMEducatorsConversation

Generously sponsored by The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)

🔊Registration is Now Open!Join us October 1–3, 2026, for Aesthetic Inheritance: Art, Archive, and African American Life,...
09/03/2026

🔊Registration is Now Open!

Join us October 1–3, 2026, for Aesthetic Inheritance: Art, Archive, and African American Life, a dynamic symposium bringing together scholars, artists, and cultural workers to explore African American art, archives, memory, and historical documentation.

The symposium will begin with an opening plenary at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum on October 1, followed by two days of programming at Bowie State University on October 2 and 3.

Presented in partnership by Bowie State University, the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture, and the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, this gathering offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about art, history, memory, and the archives that help tell our stories.

Thank you to our generous sponsors, Terra Foundation for American Art and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and to our presenters!

🗓️ Register Today: https://aestheticinheritance2026.rsvpify.com

09/01/2026

🎥 Zsudayka Nzinga | ‘She Speaks’ Artist Interview

Meet Zsudayka Nzinga, the artist featured in our latest 'She Speaks' Artist Interview, whose work explores Black American history, identity, family, and the stories of Black women.

Nzinga’s work in the 'She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory' exhibition includes "The Art of Storytelling" and "Appealing to the Stars." Grounded in historical research, her practice brings attention to the lives, traditions, and cultural practices of Black people beyond the “plantation gaze,” including quilting bees, spirituality, rest, and community.

Through handmade fabrics, collaged imagery, and self-created symbols of stars and stripes, Nzinga explores American identity while honoring the contributions of her ancestors and claiming her own place within the American story.

Her work also looks toward the future, encouraging Black women to move from constantly being on the frontlines toward building, restoring, and strengthening their own communities.

‘She Speaks’ Artist Interviews were produced by our Maryland 250 Fellow, Morgan White. The Maryland 250 Fellowship was made possible by a grant from the Maryland 250 Commission.

🖼️ 'The Art of Storytelling,' 2025
Hand dyed and batik fabric, hand marbled canvas and paper, artist designed and printed fabric and paper, acrylic, ink
68 x 80 in

We're Hiring: Two Contract Positions Supporting the Sacred Spaces Artist-in-Residence Program The Banneker-Douglass-Tubm...
08/28/2026

We're Hiring: Two Contract Positions Supporting the Sacred Spaces Artist-in-Residence Program

The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is building the team behind our new Sacred Spaces Artist-in-Residence Program. This biannual residency invites Black and diasporic artists to create original works inspired by the historic Mount Moriah A.M.E. Church (est. 1875) and its 150-year legacy of worship, resistance, education, and community organizing — and we need two contractors to help bring it to life.

📜 Contract Archivist/Historian
Dig into the archives and ground the residency in rigorous scholarship — researching Mount Moriah's history, developing resource guides for resident artists, and supporting exhibitions and public programs along the way.

📋 Contract Project Manager
Keep the residency on track — coordinating artist communications, timelines, vendors, and public programming to ensure a smooth eight-month program and culminating exhibition.

🗓️ Duration: October 2026 – June 2027
📩 For more information and to apply, visit bdtmuseum.maryland.gov/careers.
⏰ Deadline: September 11, 2026

Questions? Email Curator Martina Dodd at [email protected]

📚✨ Calling all educators and lifelong learners! ✨📚Join us on September 12th for "Gallery to Classroom: VTS Workshop & Au...
08/20/2026

📚✨ Calling all educators and lifelong learners! ✨📚

Join us on September 12th for "Gallery to Classroom: VTS Workshop & Author Talk with Marley Dias & Family" — a can't-miss professional development experience celebrating National Literacy Month!

🎨 Dive into Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) with museum Director of Programs Sabriyah Hassan-Ismail and Annapolis High School educator Tinesha McNeill. Discover how the museum gallery can become an active, collaborative classroom — building observation, critical thinking, and communication skills across every subject.

💫 Then stay for A Dream Come True: An Afternoon with Marley Dias & Family. Activist and author Marley Dias, along with her parents Dr. Janice Johnson Dias and Scott Dias, join us for a heartfelt conversation about their new picture book, "I Am the Dream Come True," presented by Baltimore Read Aloud. Get inspired to celebrate family legacy and Black history with the young readers in your life!

Whether you're heading back to the classroom or just love a good story, this is an afternoon you won't want to miss.

Register today: https://bit.ly/BDTMEducatorsConversation

Generously sponsored by The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)

📚✨ Calling all educators and lifelong learners! ✨📚Join us on September 12th for "Gallery to Classroom: VTS Workshop & Au...
08/20/2026

📚✨ Calling all educators and lifelong learners! ✨📚

Join us on September 12th for "Gallery to Classroom: VTS Workshop & Author Talk with Marley Dias & Family" — a can't-miss professional development experience celebrating National Literacy Month!

🎨 Dive into Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) with museum Director of Programs Sabriyah Hassan-Ismail and Annapolis High School educator Tinesha McNeill. Discover how the museum gallery can become an active, collaborative classroom — building observation, critical thinking, and communication skills across every subject.

💫 Then stay for A Dream Come True: An Afternoon with Marley Dias & Family. Activist and author Marley Dias, along with her parents Dr. Janice Johnson Dias and Scott Dias, join us for a heartfelt conversation about their new picture book, "I Am the Dream Come True," presented by Baltimore Read Aloud. Get inspired to celebrate family legacy and Black history with the young readers in your life!

Whether you're heading back to the classroom or just love a good story, this is an afternoon you won't want to miss.

Register today: https://bit.ly/BDTMEducatorsConversation

Generously sponsored by The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County


Maryland Humanities
Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)

We're proud to share that members of BDTM's Collections & Exhibitions Team will be presenting at the 2026 Association of...
08/18/2026

We're proud to share that members of BDTM's Collections & Exhibitions Team will be presenting at the 2026 Association of African American Museums Conference in Philadelphia!🎙️✨

Join Martina Dodd, BDTM Curator, and Leslie Rose, BDTM Exhibits Manager, on August 20th for their thought-provoking session, "Black Women and the Power of Historical Memory," alongside She Speaks exhibiting artist Charlyn Griffith-Oro, Executive Director of the Royall House & Slave Quarters Kyera Singleton, and mixed-media artist Stephen Hamilton.

As our nation reflects on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this session invites audiences to consider a broader story, one that centers Black women's leadership, resistance, and enduring contributions to the ongoing pursuit of freedom. Through this important conversation, attendees will explore how expanding the historical narrative helps us better understand our shared past and its relevance today.

Congratulations to Martina and Leslie on representing BDTM and helping shape the future of public history.

08/17/2026

Our youth delegation embarked on a life-changing journey to Senegal, deepening their connection to history, culture, and their ancestral roots.

This unforgettable experience gave students the opportunity to grow as global citizens through meaningful cultural immersion, learning, and connection. From their preparation at home to the experiences they shared abroad, every step of the journey was made possible through the generosity of our donors, partners, and supporters.

Thank you to everyone who invested in this delegation and helped make this incredible opportunity a reality. Your support created memories and experiences that will inspire these young leaders for years to come.

Stay tuned to our digital platforms and e-newsletter for upcoming content that provides an in-depth look at our students' international experience as cultural ambassadors.🌍❤️

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84 Franklin Street
Annapolis, MD
21401

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+14102166180

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